Carrot Halwa

Method 1 Ingredients:

2 cups fresh carrot peeled and grated
200ml milk
Milkmaid or condensed milk to taste
1 tsp. ghee

Procedure:

1. Mix carrots and milk in a heavy or nonstick pan.
2. Cook, stirring constantly, till carrot is soft and moisture evaporates.
3. Add ghee and sweetex, stir and cook on low for 2-3 minutes.
4. Serve hot. Or reheat as required.

Making time: 30 minutes

Makes: 3 servings

Shelflife: 4-5 days refrigerated

Method 2 Ingredients:

1 Kg Orange Carrots

1 1/2 litre Milk

500 Gm Sugar

Saffron few flakes

Cardamom powder

20 Almonds (soak in water before 5 hours)

15 Pista

15 Cashewnuts (soak in water before 2 hours)

4 tbsp Fresh Cream

Procedure:

1. Peel and grate carrots .
2. Put milk and carrots in a heavy utensil.
3. Boil till thick, stirring occasionally. Once it start thickening, stir continuously.
4. Add sugar and cook further till thickens.
5. Add Fresh cream, cardamom, Almonds, pista, cashewnuts, saffron.
6. Stir on low heat till the mixture collects in a soft ball and then set it in a tray coated with ghee.
   

Serve hot/cold with sprinkled nuts.

Making time: 30 minutes
Makes: 3 servings
Shelflife: 4-5 days refrigerated